Pawtucket, RI vs Ruston, LA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 25). Pawtucket leads in median household income ($62,799 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pawtucket, RI | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1011) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 75,321 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,719 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $62,799 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+25.4 |
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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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